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operand

Noun

op=er=and

WORDNET DICTIONARY

operand(n = noun.cognition) - a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed;

operand, n. [From neuter of L. operandus, gerundive of operari. See Operate.].

The symbol, quantity, or thing upon which a mathematical operation is performed; -- called also faciend. [1913 Webster]

operand, n. Math. the quantity etc. on which an operation is to be done.

Etymology

L operandum neut. gerundive of operari: see OPERATE

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